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Northeast Washington, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northeast Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Washington area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at 1642 Montello Ave NE priced from $1,040. The Carrolton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Northeast Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1642 Montello Ave NE1648 Montello1BR,1BA$1,040
The CarroltonStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Edgewood Commons 601StudioStudio,1BA$1,537
The Hecht WarehouseSAStudio,1BA$1,546
Brookland PressA4Studio,1BA$1,576

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Washington, DC

As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northeast Washington area is the $2.00 price per square foot 1225 Raum St NE Model at 1225 Raum St NE, Unit #2 in the in the Northeast Washington neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Northeast Washington apartment is the 2827 Otis St NE Model at 2827 Otis St NE starting at $1,100 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Dakota Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Washington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1225 Raum St NE, Unit #21225 Raum St NE2BR,2BA$2.00
2827 Otis St NE2827 Otis St NE1BR,1BA$0.92
1915 Capitol Ave NE, Unit 11915 Capitol Ave NE3BR,2BA$2.45
1245 Raum St NE, Unit Unit 11245 Raum St NE1BR,1BA$2.24
1267 Meigs Place NE, #41267 Meigs Place NE, #42BR,1BA$2.18
1721 Capitol Ave NE, Unit Unit 21721 Capitol Ave NE2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Parkway Plaza1BR LARGE T-LEVEL 2 WICs1BR,1BA$2.51
1115 Penn St NE, Unit #11115 Penn St NE1BR,1BA$2.28
1958 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 11958 W Virginia Ave NE1BR,1BA$1.86
The Edwards1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$2.45

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Northeast Washington, Washington, DC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northeast Washington

What type of rentals are currently available in Northeast Washington?

There are currently 282 Apartments for Rent in Northeast Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,036 to $7,117. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northeast Washington ranging from $775 to $7,415.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northeast Washington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northeast Washington ranges from $775 to $7,415 with an average monthly rent of $2,389.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

Written by: Steve Lilly

I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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